Al-Bara' ibn Malik Battalion
| Al-Bara' ibn Malik Battalion | |
|---|---|
| كتيبة البراء بن مالك | |
The battalion's logo with the battalion's name and the phrase "Here I am, Messenger of God", all in Arabic | |
| Notable leaders | Almusbah Abuzaid (Commander) Anas Omar (POW) Huzeifa Istanbul Muhammad al-Fadl † Hudheifa Adam † Gusay Bushra † |
| Dates of operation | 7 January 2020 |
| Country | Sudan |
| Allegiance | National Congress Party (formerly the National Islamic Front) |
| Ideology | Islamism Salafi jihadism |
| Size | 20,000 (2025) |
| Part of | Popular Defence Forces (currently known as the Shadow Battalions) Popular Resistance |
| Allies | Sudanese Armed Forces |
| Opponents | Rapid Support Forces |
| Battles and wars | |
The Al-Bara' ibn Malik Battalion (Arabic: كتيبة البراء بن مالك), also spelled as El-Baraa Ibn Malik or Abaraa Iban Malik, is a Sudanese Islamist militia that emerged within the complex network of militias and armed factions in Sudan, operating within the Sudanese Popular Resistance movement. The militia is linked to the Popular Defence Forces, a paramilitary group that was active during Bashir regime era, and currently known as the 'Shadow Battalions'. It has been active in supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in their ongoing battles against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The organization is currently fighting with the SAF on the Khartoum front lines against the RSF and has consequently gained popularity among locals. The militia is accused of committing war crimes during the conflict.